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Cardiac Arrest in Pregnancy: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Farida M Jeejeebhoy et al. Circulation. .

Abstract

This is the first scientific statement from the American Heart Association on maternal resuscitation. This document will provide readers with up-to-date and comprehensive information, guidelines, and recommendations for all aspects of maternal resuscitation. Maternal resuscitation is an acute event that involves many subspecialties and allied health providers; this document will be relevant to all healthcare providers who are involved in resuscitation and specifically maternal resuscitation.

Keywords: AHA Scientific Statements; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; heart arrest; pregnancy.

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